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SUMMARY:Register Now for the American Welding Society (AWS) 2026 Shipbuilding & Aluminum Conference – April 13 – April 15, 2026 – New Orleans, LA
DESCRIPTION:April 13–15, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana\nVenue: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel\nDesigners, engineers, fabricators, suppliers, and welding professionals—this is your opportunity to elevate your expertise at the intersection of aluminum fabrication and shipbuilding innovation.\nThe Shipbuilding & Aluminum Conference 2026 brings together industry leaders and practitioners for three immersive days of learning, collaboration, and professional development.\nExplore real-world challenges, emerging materials, and advanced technologies shaping the future of shipbuilding and aluminum welding.\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nLearn directly from industry-leading experts and keynote speakers\nTackle real-world welding and fabrication challenges\nExplore emerging materials, processes, and shipbuilding technologies\nEarn up to 19 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)\nCustomize your experience by attending one or both specialized tracks\n\nConference Location & Hotel\nSheraton New Orleans Hotel\n500 Canal Street\nNew Orleans, LA 70130\nLocated in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the Sheraton offers comfortable accommodations, modern meeting spaces, and convenient access to the city’s culture, dining, and entertainment.\nSpecial Attendee Rate: $179 per night\nAvailable through March 20, 2026 (subject to availability).\nKeynote Speakers\nMarcus Cridland\nShipbuilding Keynote Speaker\nChief Metallurgist, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)\nMarcus Cridland brings more than three decades of global experience in materials engineering and welding.\nAfter beginning his career in aerospace engineering, he joined the American Bureau of Shipping in 1992.\nHe served as ABS’s sole metallurgist in Europe for 18 years before becoming Chief Metallurgist in 2010, leading a global team of materials and welding engineers.\nIn 2017, Marcus received the ABS Chairman’s Chair—ABS’s highest honor, awarded only three times in the organization’s 163-year history. He chairs multiple materials and welding committees and represents ABS within the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).\nBruce Albrecht\nAluminum Keynote Speaker\nVice President, Global Innovation & Technology, Miller Electric / ITW\nBruce Albrecht is a global leader in welding technology with more than 40 years of experience. As Vice President of Global Innovation & Technology, he oversees worldwide research and development efforts that advance welding equipment, consumables, and processes.\nBruce holds nearly 100 U.S. patents and is a member of the ITW Patent Society Hall of Fame.\nHis work continues to improve productivity, quality, and safety across global manufacturing.\nConference Tracks\nAluminum Track\nWelding aluminum presents unique challenges at every skill level. This track provides practical techniques, technology updates, and real-world insights to help professionals succeed in modern aluminum fabrication and construction.\nShipbuilding Track\nStay at the forefront of commercial and Navy shipbuilding. Learn about qualified materials, advanced welding practices, and emerging technologies critical to today’s shipbuilding environment.\nWhy Exhibit with AWS?\nExhibiting with the American Welding Society connects your company directly with qualified welding professionals and decision-makers. Showcase your products, strengthen brand visibility, and build valuable partnerships through unmatched networking opportunities.\n
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